Sunday, 30 June 2019

Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 hunt whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: D'Angelo Russell Headed to Warriors Through Sign-and-Trade

Russell averaged 16.5 point and 7.0 assists last season with the Brooklyn Nets.

Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'

The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas.

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New on Sports Illustrated: USMNT Gets Away With Disjointed Showing vs. Curacao, Advances in Gold Cup

The U.S. men's national team was outpossessed and outshot by CuraƧao on a night when it was largely disjointed and disconnected, but one clean sequence and one game-preserving save sent the Americans to the Gold Cup semifinals–where they'll need to be much better.

Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Trade Grades: Jimmy Butler Headed to the Heat in 3-Team Deal

Pat Riley got his free-agent whale. Jimmy Butler is headed to Miami in a three-team deal with the Sixers and Mavericks that puts the Heat back on the Eastern Conference map.

New on Sports Illustrated: Why Wait for First Take When Stephen A. Smith Is Ranting Over Free Agency Sunday?

Stephen A. Smith is not happy about how free agency went for the Knicks.

New on Sports Illustrated: Knicks President Issues Statement After Missing Out on Top Free Agents

The Knicks missed out on signing stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 NBA Free Agency Rankings: Top 50 Players

The season is over, the draft has come and gone and now it's time for the greatest show in sports: NBA free agency. From Kawhi Leonard to Maxi Kleber, The Crossover ranked the top 50 players available this summer.

Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Al Horford, 76ers Agree to Four-Year, $109 Million Deal

Five-time All-Star center Al Horford has agreed to a four-year deal with the 76ers. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Heat to Acquire Jimmy Butler in Sign-and-Trade With 76ers

Butler had received interest from the Rockets and Clippers before landing in Miami.

New on Sports Illustrated: KD and Kyrie Are Heading to Brooklyn and the Internet Isn't Ready

The Nets are going to be fun to watch and even more fun to talk about.

New on Sports Illustrated: Sixers Pay Extremely High Price to Retain Tobias Harris

Will the Sixers regret shelling out a ton of money to retain Tobias Harris? The Crossover grades the deal.

Officials Warn of Wasp ‘Super Nests’ in Alabama


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New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Sam Kerr Scores Hat Trick in Return to NWSL From Women's World Cup

Kerr scored five goals at the Women's World Cup for Australia and brought her goal-scoring form back to league play.

New on Sports Illustrated: Pacers Land Near-Perfect Fit With Malcolm Brogdon Trade

The Pacers landed Malcolm Brogdon as part of a multi-team trade, finding a perfect running mate for Victor Oladipo in the process. 

What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?

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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Knicks Did Not Offer Kevin Durant a Full Maximum Contract in Free Agency

Owner Jim Dolan was reportedly concerned over Durant's recovery from his Achilles injury.

New on Sports Illustrated: Ricardo Rodriguez Drawing Interest From Barcelona & Arsenal With Milan Defender's Future Uncertain

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd Prepare Opening £15m Bid for Newcastle Midfielder Sean Longstaff

New on Sports Illustrated: Gareth Southgate Set for Talks With FA to Discuss Future of Under-21 Boss Aidy Boothroyd

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores memes del castigo que cumpliĆ³ RenĆ© Higuita por la derrota de Colombia

Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone

The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.

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Saturday, 29 June 2019

Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle

Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.

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New on Sports Illustrated: A Question for Each NHL Team to Answer in the Offseason

Who stays in San Jose and Columbus? Will Taylor Hall finally sign an extension? Can the Maple Leafs keep Mitch Marner? We look at some of the biggest questions around the league heading into free agency.

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen Hospitalized While Battling Infection

The former Kentucky QB was hospitalized on Friday night.

NASA Reopens Apollo Mission Control Room That Once Landed Men on Moon


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Kamala Shotguns Joe Sixpack


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‘Your Heritage Is Taken Away’: The Closing of 3 Historically Black Colleges


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The Women Who Won the Debates Are the Democrats’ Best Hope


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Albania set for tense local election stand-off

With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch AEW Fyter Fest: Live Stream, Match Card, Start Time

Find out how to watch AEW's Fyter Fest on Saturday, June 29.

A handy guide to becoming US president

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.

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The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

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The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country

How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Penguins Trade Phil Kessel to Coyotes

Arizona has reportedly sent Alex Galchenyuk and Pierre-Olivier Joseph to Pittsburgh in exchange for Kessel, Dane Birks and a fourth-round pick.

Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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Friday, 28 June 2019

South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo.

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Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Darren Collison Retires From the NBA at 31 Years Old

Collison has decided to step away from the game of basketball at 31 years old.

Trump and Putin Share Joke About Election Meddling, Sparking New Furor


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It’s Now the Supreme Court’s Turn to Try to Resolve the Fate of the Dreamers


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Donald Trump Jr. Shares, Then Deletes, a Tweet Questioning Kamala Harris’s Race


By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2J5SY9m

Want to Be Less Racist? Move to Hawaii


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Subway Got Too Big. Franchisees Paid a Price.


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A Unicorn Lost in the Valley, Evernote Blows Up the ‘Fail Fast’ Gospel


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Biden Comes Under Attack From All Sides in Democratic Debate


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New on Sports Illustrated: Chile Advances to Copa America Semifinals After Beating Colombia in Penalty Shootout

Alexis Sanchez scored the decisive penalty kick to send the two-time defending champions to the semifinals.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Kevin Durant to Have Discussions With Warriors, Knicks, Clippers and Nets

Durant's decision-making process could extend into late next week.

New on Sports Illustrated: Megan Rapinoe's Pride Shines Through as She Embraces Her Biggest Challenges

Every time you wonder if Megan Rapinoe can handle the challenge that she has embraced—to be not just a world-class athlete but a force for social change in a turbulent time—she somehow finds a way to rise to the occasion.

Trump’s Ignorant Comments About Japan Were Bad Even for Him


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New on Sports Illustrated: USWNT Captain Megan Rapinoe Says Teams 'Can't Win Championships Without Gay Players'

Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions

Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.

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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?

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Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Thursday, 27 June 2019

Who Won the First Debate? Experts on the Left and Right Weigh In


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NBC’s Second Democratic Debate Brought Searing Clashes on Inequality


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Supreme Court Leaves Census Question on Citizenship in Doubt


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Elizabeth Warren Aced the First Democratic Debate


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I’m 20. I Have 32 Half Siblings. This Is My Family Portrait.


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White Powder, Red Faces: Cocaine Cargo Aboard Brazil Presidential Plane


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Boston Approves Application for Straight Pride Parade


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New on Sports Illustrated: Gabriel Jesus Scores Decisive Penalty as Brazil Advances to Copa America Semifinals

After being eliminated by Paraguay in the Copa America quarterfinals twice before, Gabriel Jesus stepped up and scored the decisive penalty to send Brazil to the semifinals. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Matchmaker: Three Deals That Should Happen Before the Trade Deadline

Pitchers are on the move in all three of these possible trade deadline deals.

Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

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European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France

The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Mike Francesa Is Feeling What All Mets Fans Are Feeling After Another Walk-Off Loss

The Mets lost to the Phillies on Thursday and Mike Francesa went wild.

Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship

It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters.

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?

Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?

Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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New on Sports Illustrated: Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger, Christian Yelich Headline All-Star Game Starters

Find out which players are starting for the American and National Leagues at the 2019 All-Star Game.

Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel

Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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Wednesday, 26 June 2019

US father gets life for India child death

Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October.

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What Happened to America’s Political Center of Gravity?


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The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years


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Reddit Restricts Pro-Trump Forum Because of Threats


By NEIL VIGDOR and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NeGHF9

House Panel Subpoenas Kellyanne Conway on Ethics Law Violations


By CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31RhS5f

Why So Many Horses Have Died at Santa Anita


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New on Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt Tops Michigan in Game 3 for Second College World Series Title

Mason Hickman struck out 10 in six innings, leading the Commodores to an 8-2 victory in Game 3.

New on Sports Illustrated: El descenso fue una mancha negra pero necesaria: River necesitaba tocar fondo para resurgir

New on Sports Illustrated: Fuerte declaraciĆ³n de MatĆ­as Almeyda: "A River no vuelvo mĆ”s"

New on Sports Illustrated: La histĆ³rica propuesta que recibiĆ³ Lionel Messi para quedar inmortalizado en el MaracanĆ”

New on Sports Illustrated: Oscar Ruggeri cargĆ³ a chicos brasileƱos y les recordĆ³ el gol de Caniggia en el Mundial 1990

New on Sports Illustrated: Biggest Storylines From the First Month of the WNBA Season

Now that most teams are nearly a third of the way through the season, it's time to take a look at the season's biggest storylines so far, including the struggles of the Mercury and Dream and surprising starts for Chicago and Seattle. 

Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say

Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang.

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Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

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Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths

Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region.

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New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Wayne Rooney Scores Ridiculous Goal From Beyond Midfield vs. Orlando

Wayne Rooney scored one of the goals of the year.

​Wednesday’s Democratic Debate: When Is It and What to Watch For


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Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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New on Sports Illustrated: LIVE: USA, Panama Vie for First in Gold Cup Group

Watch all the key plays as the USA and Panama meet to close the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup group stage.

The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.

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Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

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New Estimate for an Oil Leak: A Thousand Times Worse Than Rig Owner Says


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US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'

A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions".

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Tuesday, 25 June 2019

'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

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Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes

The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios.

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Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station

The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children.

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Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash

The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition.

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N.R.A. Shuts Down Production of NRATV


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A Beauty Queen Accuses Former Gambian President of Rape: ‘I Literally Stumbled Out of There’


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Robert Mueller to Testify Before House Committees


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Canceling Student Loan Debt Doesn’t Make Problems Disappear


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SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Deploys Dozens of Satellites to Orbit


By SHANNON STIRONE from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2ZLktvH

Risk for Dementia May Increase With Long-Term Use of Certain Medicines


By PAM BELLUCK from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2xf14Y2

A Plan to Mine the Minnesota Wilderness Hit a Dead End. Then Trump Became President.


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Self-Inflicted Medical Misery


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Why Harvard Was Wrong to Make Me Step Down


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New on Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt Rides Kumar Rocker to Force Winner-Take-All Game 3 vs. Michigan in CWS

The electric Rocker struck out 11 over 6 1/3 innings of three-hit ball.

How E-Commerce Sites Manipulate You Into Buying Things You May Not Want


By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Ya6war

New on Sports Illustrated: Uruguay vs PerĆŗ | CuĆ”ndo es, dĆ³nde verlo, 'streaming' y posibles alineaciones

New on Sports Illustrated: Colombia vs Chile | CuĆ”ndo es, dĆ³nde verlo, 'streaming' y posibles alineaciones

New on Sports Illustrated: Brasil vs Paraguay | CuĆ”ndo es, dĆ³nde verlo, 'streaming' y posibles alineaciones

Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal

Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal.

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Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Monday, 24 June 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: Nike Honors Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP Award in New Ad

Nike honored Giannis Antetokounmpo with a new ad following the Bucks forward's big MVP win at the 2019 NBA Awards on Monday.

New on Sports Illustrated: INSƓLITO | Luis SuĆ”rez pidiĆ³ penal por mano del arquero tras una atajada... dentro del Ć”rea

New on Sports Illustrated: VƍDEO | MartĆ­n Palermo se vistiĆ³ de actor y anunciĆ³ la tercera temporada de "La Casa de Papel"

New on Sports Illustrated: K.C. Radio Host Draws Criticism for Tying Tyreek Hill Case to Death of Andy Reid's Son

Reid's son Garrett died of a heroin overdose in 2012. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Six Ways the Mets Could Have Handled Their Latest Fiasco Better

"The Mets could have handled this better" is a statement that applies to almost all of their recent situations.

New on Sports Illustrated: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins MVP Over James Harden, Paul George at NBA Awards

Antetokounmpo is just the third player under 25 to win the MVP since 1980. 

Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

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There’s No Excuse for Mistreating Children at the Border. Here’s What To Do About It.


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New on Sports Illustrated: Robin Roberts: 'Make Your Mess Your Message' in Inspiring Sager Strong Award Speech

Robin Roberts won the Sager Strong award Monday at the 2019 NBA Awards.

New on Sports Illustrated: Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Wins Second Straight Defensive Player of the Year Award

Gobert is the third active player to win back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards, joining Kawhi Leonard and Dwight Howard.

New on Sports Illustrated: Bucks Mike Budenholzer Wins Coach of the Year at NBA Awards

Budenholzer joins Gregg Popvich and Mike D'Antoni as the only active coaches to win the award on multiple occasions. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Ecuador, Japan Eliminated at Copa America After Draw While Paraguay Advances

Paraguay could only cheer after losing to Colombia in Group B on Sunday, but it got the result it needed to advance after Japan and Ecuador drew—and both were subsequently eliminated—in the Copa America. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Edinson Cavani's Goal Sees Uruguay Win Group C, Reach to Copa America Quarterfinal

Uruguay beat Copa America defending champions Chile 1-0 on Monday to claim the top spot of Group C.

New on Sports Illustrated: Adam Silver Fines Knicks, James Dolan With NBA Reputation In Mind

The NBA's willingness to punish the Knicks signals to players and the NBPA they should regard Silver as an honest broker between teams and players, rather than a more authoritarian, owner/governor-friendly commissioner.

New on Sports Illustrated: Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Has '100 Percent Confidence in Rob Pelinka'

Jeanie Buss spoke publicly at the 2019 NBA Awards on Monday for the first time since Magic Johnson's unexpected resignation.

New on Sports Illustrated: Bianca Andreescu Withdraws From Wimbledon to Rehab Shoulder Injury

Andreescu was seeded 22nd when she withdrew from the French Open ahead of her second-round match against Sofia Kenin because of the right shoulder problem.

New on Sports Illustrated: Luka Doncic Wins Rookie of the Year Over Trae Young, Deandre Ayton at NBA Awards

Doncic is the first rookie to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and six assists in a season since Oscar Robertson in 1960-61. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Matt Taven Is Ready to Claim His Place Among Wrestling’s World Champions

Matt Taven will face off against Jeff Cobb in Ring of Honor's Best in the World main event on Friday.

Trey Anastasio on Phish, Jam Bands and Staying Together Forever


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New on Sports Illustrated: Tiger Woods Dismissed From Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Ex-Employee's Car Accident

Nicholas Immesberger worked as a bartender at Woods' restaurant in Jupiter, Fla. before a drunk driving accident in December 2018.

Trump's 'deal of the century' falls flat in West Bank

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say Donald Trump's economic master plan does not help them.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J5lA2H

New on Sports Illustrated: Dodgers to Extend Stadium Netting After Cody Bellinger Foul Ball Hits Fan

The Dodgers reportedly expect to provide the additional netting by the end of 2019.

New on Sports Illustrated: France-USWNT World Cup Tickets on Sale for More Than $11K

The United States will take on France in a highly anticipated Women's World Cup quarterfinal match and ticket prices are reflecting the building excitement. 

Sunday, 23 June 2019

Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?

More than 25 years on from breakthrough peace accords the two sides seem further apart than ever. But why?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LjDxxp

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FureKH

Dopey: ‘We needed somewhere to tell wild drug stories’

Listeners came for the wild anecdotes, but have stuck around to form an informal support network.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ky0pJF

Chatty cockroach gets Greeks talking on Athens streets

How two female artists reignited debate on the streets of Greece by imitating an insect.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N6JhNc

Five murders, six men and 16 years of stolen lives

How a miscarriage of justice destroyed six men and their families in India.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8XeHW

Ethiopia mosque ban: 'Our sacred city of Aksum must be protected'

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian leaders say they would rather die than see a mosque in their ancient city of Aksum.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ICvQjN

What's happening in the news this week?

In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KxGc6Y

Turkey’s President Suffers Stinging Defeat in Istanbul Election Redo


By CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LcZVrZ

U.K. Court Says Mentally Disabled Woman Must Have Abortion


By YONETTE JOSEPH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ZDitWr

The ‘Euphoria’ Teenagers Are Wild. But Most Real Teenagers Are Tame.


By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ and AARON E. CARROLL from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2IVfPEw

‘Flying Wallendas’ Times Square High-Wire Walk Evokes Rich History of Death-Defying Stunts in N.Y.


By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2YdzdmY

Blowhard on the Brink


By MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Ye496B

Tom Hanks on the Pleasures and Perils of Voicing Woody


By DARRYN KING from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2InHJKo

New on Sports Illustrated: WWE Stomping Grounds Takeaways: Rematches Cloud Otherwise Exciting Show

WWE has the most complete, elite roster in the world. Yet it filled Stomping Grounds with rematches.

'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IDeFPf

The Gay Truth About Trump


By FRANK BRUNI from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2N5lU6H

Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event

Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IVYco4

Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2x8pvWV

New on Sports Illustrated: Fan Taken to Hospital For Tests After Getting Struck by Cody Bellinger’s Foul

A young women sitting just beyond the protective netting was struck by a Cody Bellinger foul ball at Dodger Stadium Sunday.

Chennai, an Indian City of Nearly 5 Million, Is Running Out of Water


By SOMINI SENGUPTA from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2IZU5Yj

Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory

Four candidates have rejected the result and said they will use "all legal means" to challenge it.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N98abb

New on Sports Illustrated: Spain May Reach USA's Heights on Women's World Cup Stage, but Last-16 Clash a Tall Task

Spain is an up-and-coming women's soccer presence, but is it too early in its progression for an upset of the USA in the Women's World Cup round of 16? A January friendly between the two sides prepped the Americans for their match, and they're still very much the favorite.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Kawhi Leonard Will Decline Option, Become a Free Agent

Kawhi Leonard will reportedly decline his Raptors 2019-20 player option worth $21.3 million, becoming an unrestricted free agent.

Saturday, 22 June 2019